Ernst: Iowa's Farmers and Biofuels Producers Have Been Heard

Statement

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy and member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's announcement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):

"This is great news for Iowa and rural America. President Trump is following through on his commitment to our nation's hardworking farmers and biofuels producers.

"The RFS is essential to the livelihoods of folks across our state, which is why I've been fighting tirelessly on behalf of Iowa's farmers and producers every step of the way and making Iowans' voices heard throughout this process. Our message was clear: uphold the RFS--15 billion means 15 billion.

"The president heard that message and has acted on it. The steps outlined today by the administration will help increase demand for our biofuels, provide certainty for farmers and producers for years to come, and ensure that EPA is implementing the RFS as it was written."

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